Tuesdays at Tanglewood: 2015 Summer Nature Programs

All programs include a short discussion, games and/or activities, and a free
craft (while supplies last)

June

16 Monarch Waystations - Learn the basics in how to create a Monarch
Waystation for your lawn, garden, or deck to help support the annual migration of
these beautiful butterflies. Ally McCauley of SciWorks will discuss how individuals
can adopt and release their own Monarch through participation in local tagging programs!
(additional fees apply) Children can make butterfly crafts.

23 Oh Deer – Tammera Donovan, NC Certified Wildlife Rehabilitator
and the author of The Doe Family Finds a Deer will sign books and
give an informative description of what deer rehabbers do. Participants will also
learn what makes Tanglewood Park an ideal habitat for deer. Children will make an
‘endeering’craft using their own foot/handprints.

30 Who Lives Here? – Join the Tanglewood Nature Education Staff
in fun activities to discover some of the wild animals that live at Tanglewood Park.
Make a true-to-life plaster cast animal track and enjoy other fun animal-themed
games and craft activities. Cornelius the Friendly Corn Snake will be on hand for
a meet and greet and photo ops!

July

7 Piedmont American Indians – Learn about the Native Americans
that inhabited Piedmont NC for thousands of years prior to European settlement.
Examine artifact replicas and find out how these advanced cultures enjoyed a life
of abundance from our surrounding resources. Children can make their own native
game pieces using natural materials.

14 No Program – Check the park calendar to learn about other outdoor
events for children and adults during this week.

21 Critter Carnival – Don’t miss out on the fun at the Critter
Carnival! Local Naturalist Extraordinaire Beth Beeler will lead
the group in animal crafts, games with prizes, and hands-on activities that teach
how animals survive in the world around them.

28 A Day at the Beach - Enhance your end-of-the summer beach trip, or learn
about the amazing creatures you may have already encountered as we go on a treasure
hunt to learn about seashells, birds, sea turtles and other ocean animals. Play
beach games and make crafts. Bring your swim suit and follow up the program with
a visit to the Tanglewood Aquatic Center! (Aquatic Center admission fees apply)

August

4 Tree Art - Trees provide a variety of shapes, sizes and textures.
Local tree experts will be joined by Lea Lackey-Zachmann, Art Instructor at
High Point University as we explore a variety of printmaking techniques
using leaves and other tree parts that we find along the trail. Paper and art supplies
will be provided, but feel free to bring your own water-based art supplies as well.
Bring a cover up or old clothes that can tolerate a few paint splatters.

All programs start at 10:00 am at Shelter 2 and last approximately one hour.
Admission is free to registered RV campers and annual pass holders. All others pay
gate fee of $2.00 per car/$8.00 per bus.

Participants should bring their own sunscreen, insect repellent, and water bottle,
and wear comfortable outdoor clothes/shoes. Programs are designed for all ages,
but children 16 and under must be accompanied by parent/responsible adult(s). Space
may be limited for organized groups. Please contact henkenkd@forsyth.ccin advance.

General Park Information

Tanglewood is open daily from 7:00 am – Sunset (except on Christmas Day).

Pets must be under control of their owner and kept on a leash no longer than six
feet at all times. All pets must have current inoculations for rabies. Pets must
be kept and never left unattended. Pet owners are responsible for their pets using
the designated waste area and cleaning up after their pets at the designated area.

Golf, Horse Stables, Hiking Trails and Accommodations are available year-around.

Gardens are open year-around. Blooming seasons vary.

Tennis activities are available from April to November.

Water activities can be enjoyed from Memorial Day to Labor Day.

Entrance Fee:

$8.00 - Buses

$2.00 - All others

Annual passes can be purchased at the Welcome Center for $25.00. Entrance
fees & Annual Admission do not include Admission to Special Events.